Queenstown Golf Guide to Courses, Accommodation & Transport

QUEENSTOWN GOLF GUIDE

WHY COME TO QUEENSTOWN TO PLAY GOLF?

Queenstown is now one of the most spectacular golfing destinations in the world. New Zealand as a golfing nation caters for all golfers at any level or ability - from beginner to professional.

There's a whopping seven Queenstown golf courses all sitting within a 45 minute drive and there's talk of more to come. These spectacular golf cubs are located in the town itself along side Arrowtown and Central Otago which includes the small townships of Wanaka and Cromwell. These golf courses all come with stunning fairways and immaculately groomed greens.

This is PGQ's Queenstown Golf Guide, if you're planning on visiting our beloved town in the near or distant future we hope you'll find everything you're going to need right here for your perfect south island golfing experience. We provide information for golfers and golfing enthusiasts wishing to stay and play golf, whether it's 9 or 18 holes at some of the top golf clubs and accommodation the south island of New Zealand has to offer.

To make your golf trip even more spectacular, this beautiful town is in a great location and idyllically set, with views of the Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables mountain range, making Queenstown one of the most panoramic golfing resorts and destinations in the world, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, advanced or professional golfer.

MAP OF QUEENSTOWN

DIRECT FLIGHTS TO QUEENSTOWN FROM AUSTRALIA

Incredible sunshine in both summer time and winter results in a popular golf resort for Australian golfers and players from all over the world. One reason Queenstown golf is so popular amongst our Australian relatives is that travelling to the heart of Qtown couldn't be any easier for them. Australian's can fly direct from a number of Australia's major cities including the super cities Sydney & Melbourne and also Brisbane. In a matter of just a few hours Australian's can travel from door-to-door to appreciate everything New Zealand's adventure capital has to offer.

Unfortunately if you live on the west coast of Australia e.g. Perth, it's going to take you a little longer to get here - a typical flight time (includes one stop) would be 10 - 15 hours.

To save you a little time we've provided a few inks to Google Flights, which provides information about the best flights to Queenstown from all of the major airlines. Google Flights provides the ability to search or filter by 'round trips', 'one-way' and 'multi-city travel'.

GOLF TRANSPORT - TRAVEL IN COMFORT & STYLE!

Upon your arrival at Queenstown airport, you're going to need some golf transport. You can hire a car or any another vehicle type at the airport, however in our experience it's better to organise your transport prior to arrival. Arranging car rental as soon as you step off the plane can be quite stressful and often visitors are eager to go straight to their hotel accommodation to relax in preparation for a spectacular golfing experience over the following days.

If you're wondering what type of golf transport to hire, you're going to need something practical, comfortable and economical . Two vehicle types which often fit the bill are the Mercedes Sprinter 'Prestige' and 'Executive' ranges - they're are ideal for the job - they're extremely comfortable, come with 12 leather seats, very spacious, reliable, air-conditioned and the van rental price starts from just $175.00 per day, so the larger your group the more economical it is.

QUEENSTOWN GOLF TOURNAMENTS

Some of the highest profile golf tournaments are played right here in the Queenstown-Lakes area, including the ISPS HANDA New Zealand 2018. If you're looking for Queenstown golf open tournaments, below we have listed tournaments scheduled throughout the rest of 2017 and so far in 2018.

NOVEMBER 2017

Skyline Classic 2017 (November 25th & 26th)

Entries are now open for the Skyline Classic tournament.

MARCH 2018

ISPS Handa New Zealand Open (1st - 4th March 2018)

The ISPS Handa New Zealand Open is an iconic event on the NZ sporting calendar. Hosted at two spectacular golf courses - Millbrook Resort and The Hills on the 1st – 4th March 2018, the tournament incorporates a unique Pro-Am format that brings together a prestigious blend of Professional and Amateur golfers. The ISPS Handa New Zealand Open is a cornerstone event on the PGA Tour of Australasia and has now also entered into a partnership with the Japan Golf Tour Organisation which will result in fifteen leading professional golfers from the Japan tour playing in the tournament.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

During your stay or Queenstown golf holiday you may be interested in taking advantage of some of the town's iconic activities such as the Shotover Jet Boat ride, NZone Sky-Diving, Skyline Gondola, The Earnslaw or AJ Hackett Bungy jump. If you're not the sort to chase an adrenaline rush and you enjoy something a little slower paced - try sampling a Central Otago Pinot Noir at any of the local vineyards. Alternatively there's fishing, boating, paragliding, mountain biking, walking and anything else you can think of in the Queenstown-Lakes district.

Queenstown has become the centre of outdoor activities within New Zealand, it is recognised as the adrenalin capital of the southern hemisphere. Although you're coming here to play golf, this playground has a lot more to offer and many people who visit come back again and again. if you have any questions about golfing in Queenstown or any other questions about the region please feel free to contact Stephen Jensen your local Queenstown golf guide on +64 21 784 339.